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We want more Indian coaches in the long run: Dilip Tirkey

BENGALURU: Foreign coaches have been Indian hockey’s go-to professionals ever since Germany’s Gerhard Rach took over the team bound for the Athens Olympics in 2004. For nearly two decades now, the men’s team has seen as many as 10 foreign coaches. A change, perhaps, would be welcome if Dilip Tirkey’s…

The Times of India · Sep 13, 2023

The Indians would want to adapt to the Fulton style, says Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey

HI appoints Craig Fulton as new coach: Hockey India (HI) appoints Craig Fulton as new coach to help India reach its potential. HIL revival: HI is looking to revive the Hockey India League (HIL) to help India's hockey team reach its peak. India-Pakistan bilateral engagements: HI is open to India-Pakistan…

The Hindu · Aug 16, 2023

Rani Rampal named sub-junior girls’ coach, but ‘not retiring’

CHENNAI: Former Indian women’s hockey team captain Rani Rampal said she is “not retiring”, even as she was named the head coach of the sub-junior (under-17) girls’ team on Thursday.

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2023

No hurdles in Pakistan’s presence for Asian Champions Trophy, says Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur

Pakistan's participation in Asian Champions Trophy hockey is certain, with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur indicating no government hurdles. India, Pakistan, Korea, Malaysia, Japan and China will compete in the tournament in Chennai, with the trophy touring India to promote the event. Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey and former India stars…

The Hindu · Jul 13, 2023

Focus on building a strong structure and financial assistance, says Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey

While Hockey India started a Grassroots Development Committee last year, it has now also begun financial assistance to states and districts to revive the organisation at the lowest levels. HI gives ₹50,000 for every player and ₹25,000 for every staff member for winning an international game at every level for…

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2023

HI plans to revive HIL in late 2024 or early 2025 in new avatar for both men and women

NEW DELHI: The much-anticipated Hockey India League (HIL) is set to return in a new avatar next year or in early 2025 with Hockey India setting its sight on reviving the franchise-based league after a hiatus of seven years.

The Times of India · Jul 2, 2023

Mental conditioning specialist Paddy Upton to work with Indian men's hockey team

NEW DELHI: The Indian men's hockey team is set to receive valuable assistance from mental conditioning expert Paddy Upton as they prepare for the upcoming Asian Champions Trophy and Hangzhou Asian Games 2023. Hockey India has responded to the coaching staff's request for support in building the mental toughness of…

The Times of India · Jun 29, 2023

Rajiv Mishra, fleeting comet of Indian hockey, dies a lonely death

LUCKNOW: Rajiv Mishra, who dazzled like a comet on the timeline of Indian hockey in the late '90s but vanished equally fast after an untimely injury, died a lonely death in Varanasi. His body was found at his home on Friday morning.

The Times of India · Jun 24, 2023

Deep Grace Ekka reaches 250th-game milestone

KOLKATA: Odisha's Deep Grace Ekka reached a milestone on Saturday as she played her 250th match for the Indian Women's hockey team. Sadly though, she couldn't make the day special as India went down to Australia in the second match of the Test series.

The Times of India · May 20, 2023

Hockey India advertises for new Chief Coach: Who are the likely candidates?

NEW DELHI: It didn't take much time for Hockey India (HI) to react to the team's dismal show at the Men's Hockey World Cup. President Dilip Tirkey and other HI officials met the team and the coaching staff led by Graham Reid after they arrived from Rourkela having finished joint…

The Times of India · Jan 31, 2023